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Post by LurkNoMore on Jan 19, 2005 11:04:08 GMT -5
Last night after our district PTA meeting 2 of the PT's in the district did an in-service on Sensory Integration (SI). It was really wonderful information. One of the PT's is the one currently works with C. I forgot to ask her if she thinks C would benefit from additional (private) OT and whether she would do it, or if she could refer me to someone. The thing that made me sad was that the OT at C's old school (same district) doesn't "believe in" SI...I really think his life would be different now if he had a PT that worked on SI with him from K-4th grade.
They handed out a catalog, but I left it at home...I'll get the name and post it, if anyone is interested.
I know others are being treated for SI...what improvements have you seen in your child because of PT?
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Post by lep on Jan 23, 2005 10:53:25 GMT -5
l like your name LurkNoMore. I too eventually came out of the lurker kingdom to the posting land.
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 23, 2005 17:37:10 GMT -5
My son has SI. we are doing OT but no PT. PT was said not to work because they have such a time with all else going on to really be able to participate in a PT class.
We are also doing SENSORY TRAINING 1x PER WEEK WITH ot 3x PER WEEK. mY SON IS 4 AND THE GOAL IS TO GET HIM INTO PRESCHOOL IN sEPT. wE ARE TRYING THIS OUT SO IF IT WORKS GREAT BUT IF NOT THE SPECIAL ED WILL GRANT HIM A SPOT IN AN ALL DAY PROGRAM, HIS ISSUES ARE PRETTY SEVERE. iF YOU HAVE ANY ? ABOUT THE ot OR ANYTHING i WILL BE HAPPY TO REPLY. THE ot IS DONE IN A SENSORY GYM. SORRY, I HIT THE CAPS KEY, GOTTA RUN, LOVEMYKIDS
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Post by mrsheartbuzz on Jan 24, 2005 21:51:29 GMT -5
Hi!
My son has SI and ADHD. We didn't find out about the SI until he was9 years old. All the SI traits I thought were his ADHD. He's been seeing The OT at school for about 1-1/2 years now. He only sees her once a week , but we've seen big improvemnets in his ability to sit still and calm himself down when things get overwhelming. She has given him excercizes to do at home and coping techniques for social situations. Right now they are focusing on handwriting issues. The body stuff had to come first before the writing could start. He has never seen a PT, but our OT said if her excersizes didn't help, then he would need it. We were fortunate that he responded to her so well. He will probably continue with the OT through middle school, at least. There are a couple of good books out that will help explain and they have some strategies and excersizes you can start on. Good luck. Its never too late to start! mrsheartbuzz
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 26, 2005 9:34:14 GMT -5
Lurk, I re read your post and to actually answer your question, my DS only get's OT and Sensory training.
My DD get's PT and to make a long story short-she get's that because of the schools' misdiagnosis. She has since been diagnosed with ADHD and she has spongy joints which is actually being double jointed!
I don't see an improvment in my DD, but then again she isn't the one with the severe sensory issues. I have spoken to the OT's about her and they agree she too has MILD sensory issues but not like DS. I thik she has taught herself some coping stratagies along with how we have helped her with them.
So I guess the answers to your question aren't really that well answered since my DS doesn't get PT. Every child is different and it may help yours.
I wish you the best of luck.
Lovemykids
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Post by LurkNoMore on Jan 27, 2005 10:45:48 GMT -5
'thanks for the responses. I just realized that in my original post, I typed PT instead of OT ( ) The PT at the other school wasn't "supposed" to be doing the SI stuff, but since the OT at the old school (Mrs. V) "doesn't believe" in SI, the PT would try to pick up the slack in that area. At the school C is at now, the 2 OT's (Mrs. C) are trained in treating SI and, therefore, are using the techniques to help C. He's in 5th grade now...I'm pretty sure he will still need OT in middle school next year (both the OT's go to the middle school - we are going to request that Mrs. C continues to see him next year). That is the thing that bugs me the most is that he could have and should have been getting OT to treat the SI at the other school. I feel like he missed out on 5 years of treatment. But, he is being helped now and that is what I am trying to focus on!
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 27, 2005 19:01:58 GMT -5
I agree with trying to stay positive!
SI should be dealt with in a sensory gym. OT will work with what they can in any given environment but the sensory gym itself is what will have the most effect with the therapy.
If you have a CSE meeting anytime soon, you may want to inquire if they will pay for you to go out of the school in order to get your child the therapy they need in order to function in school! While the statement may not be entirely true....... it is to a certain extent and they have the responsibility to give your child meaningful therapy!
just my 2cents as I am dealing with this very thing now
lovemykids
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 27, 2005 19:06:17 GMT -5
I also forgot to mention...if you haven't already, I recommend reading "The out-of-sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz. Lovemykids
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Post by LurkNoMore on Jan 28, 2005 16:23:57 GMT -5
I also forgot to mention...if you haven't already, I recommend reading "The out-of-sync Child" by Carol Stock Kranowitz. Lovemykids Already own it! But thanks for mentioning it...it is a GREAT resource! The school C is in now, does have the OT room set up as a sensory gym (the district has 2 elementary schools...this one houses the special ed classes and reg. classes...C is in a self-contained classroom this year...only 7 kids), but I will talk to the OT to see if she thinks he needs additional OT
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Post by lovemykids on Jan 28, 2005 20:46:06 GMT -5
That is awesome for you to have the facilities so close at hand!
Lovemykids
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